1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 39 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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1953 Ford 12 M | 1992 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 12 M | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |