1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Ford 12 M is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Rover P5 (106 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 689 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, 1959 Rover P5 (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Rover P5 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 | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | 12 M | P5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
