1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1957 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1957 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | 12 M |
Year Released | 1993 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4312 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2500 mm |