1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1963 Honda S500
To start off, 1963 Honda S500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Honda S500. (43 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1963 Honda S500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 169 kg more than 1963 Honda S500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1963 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 12 M | S500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2010 mm |
