1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1967 Renault 8
To start off, 1967 Renault 8 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 1,699 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 23 more horse power than 1967 Renault 8. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1967 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 155 kg more than 1967 Renault 8. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1967 Renault 8 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | 12 M | 8 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
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 | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |