1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Volvo 144
To start off, 1966 Volvo 144 is newer by 11 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volvo 144 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Volvo 144 (100 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Volvo 144 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 | 1966 Volvo 144 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 12 M | 144 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |