1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1990 Mazda 929
To start off, 1990 Mazda 929 is newer by 37 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mazda 929 (110 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mazda 929 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 | 1990 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 12 M | 929 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |