1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, both 1959 Ford 12 M and 1959 Ford Anglia were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1959 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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 | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
