1961 Berkeley Twosome vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (49 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 577 kg more than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 Ford 12 M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Berkeley Twosome. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Berkeley Twosome.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Berkeley Twosome | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Twosome | 12 M |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 61 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 318 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 68 L |