1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Zastava 1500
To start off, 1981 Zastava 1500 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Zastava 1500 (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Zastava 1500 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 | 1981 Zastava 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Zastava |
| Model | 12 M | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
