1960 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1960 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac DeVille 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:
1960 Cadillac DeVille | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | 12 M |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1590 mm |