1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 22 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 12 M | Laurel |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1410 mm |