1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 1 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 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood 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. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Fleetwood | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
