1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 12 M | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
