1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1951 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Ford 12 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Ford 12 M | 1951 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 356 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2110 mm |