1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1982 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1982 Toyota Cressida is newer by 16 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Cressida is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Cressida (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Cressida should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Cressida weights approximately 295 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, 1982 Toyota Cressida (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Cressida 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 | 1982 Toyota Cressida | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Cressida |
Year Released | 1966 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 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 | 875 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2650 mm |