1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1967 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1967 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (49 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider. (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 NSU Wankel Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1967 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | 12 M | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |