1955 Ford 12 M vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 1995 Nissan President is newer by 40 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President 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. 1995 Nissan President 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. 1995 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ford 12 M | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 12 M | President |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3040 mm |