1958 Ford 12 M vs. 1997 Nissan Crew
To start off, 1997 Nissan Crew is newer by 39 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Crew is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Crew (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Crew 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 | 1997 Nissan Crew | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 12 M | Crew |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
