1991 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 38 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1953 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Chevrolet Caprice | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | 12 M |
Year Released | 1991 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |