1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1953 Porsche 356
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 95 kg more than 1953 Porsche 356.
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:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1953 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 356 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |