1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 38 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 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 12 M | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1240 mm |