1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 28 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 795 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2930 mm |
