1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 170 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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 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 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | 12 M | TR7 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |