1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1976 Triumph Toledo 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 10 kg more than 1976 Triumph Toledo. 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 (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | 12 M | Toledo |
Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |