1954 Ford 12 M vs. 1984 Porsche 911
To start off, 1984 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Porsche 911 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Porsche 911 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 | 1984 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 12 M | 911 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
