1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1955 Ford 12 M and 1955 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 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 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 356 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
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 | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2110 mm |