1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 34 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 12 M | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 12 M | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |