1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 29 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), 1984 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 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 | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | 12 M | 740 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2780 mm |
