1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1982 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1982 Toyota Starlet is newer by 25 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Starlet (47 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ford 12 M weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Toyota Starlet.
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 | 1982 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Starlet |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |