1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster 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 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 12 M | Taunus |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |