1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600.
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 | 1958 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Ford | Seat |
| Model | 12 M | 600 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1360 mm |
