1957 Ford Popular vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Popular would be higher. Both 1957 Ford Popular and 1959 Ford 12 M are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Popular.
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 Popular | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Popular | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
