2004 Daewoo Chairman vs. 1955 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2004 Daewoo Chairman is newer by 49 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Daewoo Chairman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Daewoo Chairman (151 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1955 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Daewoo Chairman 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. 2004 Daewoo Chairman 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. 2004 Daewoo Chairman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Chairman | 1955 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Chairman | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
