1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1973 Toyota Century
To start off, 1973 Toyota Century is newer by 20 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Century 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 | 1973 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Century |
Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 2981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2870 mm |