1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1969 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 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 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (156 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 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 | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 156 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |