1955 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1955 Chevrolet Corvette and 1955 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,868 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette (148 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 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:
| 1955 Chevrolet Corvette | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3868 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2500 mm |
