1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1952 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 2,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Talbot Baby is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Talbot Baby (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Talbot Baby should accelerate faster than 1959 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:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1952 Talbot Baby | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | 12 M | Baby |
Year Released | 1959 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |