1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1980 Porsche 936
To start off, 1980 Porsche 936 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 2,141 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 503 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 195 kg more than 1980 Porsche 936.
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 | 1980 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 12 M | 936 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 700 kg |
