1956 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 25 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1956 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1956 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ford 12 M | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 12 M | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
