1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1959 Porsche 356 is newer by 5 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), 1959 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Porsche 356 (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 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 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 356 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
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 | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |