1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1956 Porsche 356 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (59 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1954 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:
1954 Ford 12 M | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 356 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 59 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2110 mm |