1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 24 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Crown 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 | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 12 M | Crown |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
