1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1974 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 8 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Maverick (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Maverick weights approximately 340 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, 1974 Ford Maverick (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1974 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
