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 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 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 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | 12 M | 505 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
