1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 30 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 180 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 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 | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 944 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 217 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |