1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 21 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1958 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | 12 M | 505 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2750 mm |