1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1955 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. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1955 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1955 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
Model | Deauville | 12 M |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |