1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 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 1,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Sport 800 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford 12 M | 1970 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |