1967 Fiat 125 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1967 Fiat 125 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1958 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:
1967 Fiat 125 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 125 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |