1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1980 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 21 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), 1980 Volkswagen 181 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1980 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | 12 M | 181 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |