1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 27 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 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 | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 12 M | 929 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1390 mm |