1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 13 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (49 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 should accelerate faster 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 | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | 12 M | 1600 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1640 mm |