1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1958 Talbot T 26 is newer by 3 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 4,482 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot T 26 (197 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot T 26 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 | 1958 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | 12 M | T 26 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4482 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1890 mm |