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 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 1170 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
