1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1972 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1972 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Nissan Fairlady (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Fairlady 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 | 1972 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 12 M | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1958 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1290 mm |