1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1971 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1971 ZAZ 966 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford 12 M (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1971 ZAZ 966.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford 12 M | 1971 ZAZ 966 | |
Make | Ford | ZAZ |
Model | 12 M | 966 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 885 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |