1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1968 Seat 600
To start off, 1968 Seat 600 is newer by 14 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1968 Seat 600.
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 | 1968 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | 12 M | 600 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
