1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Willys-Overland Rural
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 Willys-Overland Rural. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Willys-Overland Rural would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Willys-Overland Rural is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Willys-Overland Rural 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 | 1958 Willys-Overland Rural | |
Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
Model | 12 M | Rural |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1870 mm |