1978 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1959 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 19 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1959 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | 1959 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Crown Victoria | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
