1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 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 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 944 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |