1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1991 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1991 Toyota Supra is newer by 33 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Supra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Supra 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 | 1991 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Supra |
Year Released | 1958 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1320 mm |