1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 155 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 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 12 M | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
