1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1973 Mazda 818
To start off, 1973 Mazda 818 is newer by 7 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, 1973 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 818 weights approximately 5 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1973 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 12 M | 818 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2320 mm |