1958 Ford 12 M vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 42 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 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford 12 M weights approximately 70 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 12 M | Familia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2270 mm |
