1967 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1967 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 8 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 3-Litre (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 3-Litre 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.
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1967 Austin 3-Litre | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3-Litre | 12 M |
Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |