1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 604 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Peugeot 604 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 | 1981 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | 12 M | 604 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
