1956 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1959 Steyr 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500.
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:
1956 Ford 12 M | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | 12 M | 500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 1850 mm |