1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Cortina (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 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:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | 12 M |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |