1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1952 Riley RM A
To start off, 1957 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Riley RM A would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Riley RM A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Riley RM A weights approximately 335 kg more than 1957 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:
| 1957 Ford 12 M | 1952 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | 12 M | RM A |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1952 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1550 mm |
