1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. Both 1958 Ford 12 M and 1949 Ford Taunus are equipped with a 1,172 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 12 M (37 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus.
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 Ford 12 M | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1949 |
| 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 | 37 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
