1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Subaru 360
To start off, 1958 Subaru 360 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1958 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1958 Subaru 360.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford 12 M | 1958 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | 12 M | 360 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1780 mm |