1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Italdesign Tapiro
To start off, 1970 Italdesign Tapiro is newer by 15 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 2,400 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Italdesign Tapiro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Italdesign Tapiro (217 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Italdesign Tapiro 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 | 1970 Italdesign Tapiro | |
Make | Ford | Italdesign |
Model | 12 M | Tapiro |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |