1957 Ford 12 M vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 38 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 993 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2280 mm |