1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 AC 428
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 17 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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. 1970 AC 428 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1953 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 AC 428 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford 12 M | 1970 AC 428 | |
| Make | Ford | AC |
| Model | 12 M | 428 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2450 mm |
