1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1980 Holden Commodore is newer by 14 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 1,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 265 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore 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 | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | 12 M | Commodore |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
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 | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |