1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II
To start off, 1971 Pontiac Ventura II is newer by 18 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 5,031 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Pontiac Ventura II is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II 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. 1971 Pontiac Ventura II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Ford 12 M | 1971 Pontiac Ventura II | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | 12 M | Ventura II |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
