1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1989 Volvo 760
To start off, 1989 Volvo 760 is newer by 31 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 2,314 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 760 (163 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 760 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 | 1989 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | 12 M | 760 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2314 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |