1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 12 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 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 626 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford 12 M | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | 12 M | 626 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |