1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. 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 | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |