1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Renault Colorale
To start off, both 1955 Ford 12 M and 1955 Renault Colorale were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Renault Colorale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Renault Colorale (51 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Renault Colorale 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 Ford 12 M | 1955 Renault Colorale | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | 12 M | Colorale |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2670 mm |
