1966 Ford 12 M vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 34 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 175 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 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 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | 12 M | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2690 mm |
