1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1959 Toyota Crown is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Crown. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 355 kg more than 1958 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 Ford 12 M | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Crown |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |