1953 Ford Prefect vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1956 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Prefect would be higher. Both 1953 Ford Prefect and 1956 Ford 12 M are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1953 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Prefect.
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 Prefect | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | 12 M |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2500 mm |