1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1955 Skoda 1200
To start off, both 1955 Ford 12 M and 1955 Skoda 1200 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,219 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Skoda 1200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1955 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Skoda 1200.
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 Skoda 1200 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | 12 M | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1219 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
