1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1974 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1974 Nissan 240 C is newer by 16 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Nissan 240 C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Nissan 240 C weights approximately 365 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 | 1974 Nissan 240 C | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 12 M | 240 C |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
