1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 38 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 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia 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. 1993 Mazda Sentia has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1955 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford 12 M | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 12 M | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
