1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1975 Ford Granada
To start off, 1975 Ford Granada is newer by 9 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Granada (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Granada weights approximately 625 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, 1975 Ford Granada (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Granada 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 | 1975 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | 12 M | Granada |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |