1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans (84 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans 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 | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
Make | Ford | Lotus |
Model | 12 M | XI Le Mans |
Year Released | 1955 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |