1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ford Zodiac (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 297 kg more than 1966 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, 1958 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1958 Ford Zodiac | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Zodiac |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2720 mm |
