1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, both 1966 Ford 12 M and 1966 Ford Corsair were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Corsair (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Corsair weights approximately 10 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 12 M | Corsair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |