1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1967 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 (53 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Volkswagen 1600 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 | 1967 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | 12 M | 1600 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |