1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1983 Porsche 930 is newer by 30 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 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 | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 12 M | 930 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |
