1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Fairlane (138 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 735 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, 1988 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1988 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
