1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1992 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1992 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | 12 M | Carlton |
Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |