Ford 12 M (1959) Ford 12 M (1959)
| Ford 12m (G13 55) / 15m (G 4) | |
| Engine | In-line four-cylinder |
| Displacement | 1172/1498 cm³ |
| Bore * stroke | 63,5*92,5/82*70,9 mm |
| Compression | 6,8/7,0 : 1 |
| Crankshaft | Three bearing |
| Engine control | SV/OHV |
| Torque | 74/111 Nm at 2200/2400 rpm |
| Max. power | 28/40 kW (38/55 HP) |
| Rated speed | 4250 rpm |
| Consumption | Approx. 8 l/100 km |
| Tank capacity | 34 liters |
| Powertrain | Front engine with rear drive |
| Transmission | Three-speed, fully synchronised, four-speed, steering column-mounted/floor-mounted shifter, semi-automatic (optional) |
| Wheelbase | 2489 mm |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone, coil springs, hydraulical dempers |
| Rear suspension | Rigid axle, leaf spring longitudinal, hydraulical dempers |
| Tyres | 5.60 - 13 |
| Length | 4060 mm |
| Width | 1580 mm |
| Height | 1550 mm |
| Basic weight | 895/930 kg + driver |
| Max. speed | Approx. 110/125 km/h |
| Manufactured | 1959 - 1962 |
| Sales price | Starting at DM 5.690,-/6185,- |
| Versions | Standard-Salon/Sedan, Comfort-Sedan, two-seats Convertible, four-seats Convertible, Pickup, Van-like, Pick-up |
| Feature | Version without heating |
Before the Taunus 12m finds to the above shown design, its radiator grill has to endure a lot of modifications. First there are two times 14
chromed, vertical bars, and then only seven teeth distributed over the entire width. The number 'seven' is found also at the legendary
Jeep. Coincidence? The solution with the transverse brace reaches us from America, before the search ends in
the small, depending on the type, different big squares above, with or without integration of direction indicator-/parking lights. In addition,
finally becomes victim the clunky globe for the small arms of Cologne. No one regrets.