1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Ford 12 M is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
| Model | 100 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2530 mm |
