1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 17 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda 818 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 | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 12 M | 818 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |
