1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 12 M | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
