1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1979 Volvo 343
To start off, 1979 Volvo 343 is newer by 25 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 343 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 343 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. 1979 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1954 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Ford 12 M | 1979 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 12 M | 343 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |