1970 Ford Escort vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Escort (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1953 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:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
