1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 33 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 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 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 928 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |