1958 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1956 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Cadillac Sixty is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Cadillac Sixty (189 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1956 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Cadillac Sixty should accelerate faster than 1956 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:
1958 Cadillac Sixty | 1956 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Sixty | 12 M |
Year Released | 1958 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5980 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2500 mm |