1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (49 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1954 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:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | 12 M |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 37 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1620 mm |