1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 15 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 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 665 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, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 12 M | S |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 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 | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |