1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1981 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1981 Nissan Silvia 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 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Silvia weights approximately 135 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 Nissan Silvia (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Silvia 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 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 12 M | Silvia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |