1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1987 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1987 Nissan Cedric is newer by 29 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Cedric (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Cedric 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 | 1987 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 12 M | Cedric |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |