1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1976 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 10 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 2,616 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-4 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 215 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, 1976 Mazda RX-4 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-4 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 | 1976 Mazda RX-4 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 12 M | RX-4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |