1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1978 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 20 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan 260 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan 260 ZX 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 | 1978 Nissan 260 ZX | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 12 M | 260 ZX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
