1966 Ford 12 M vs. 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre is newer by 36 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford 12 M (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre. (8 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 2002 Volkswagen 1 Litre | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | 12 M | 1 Litre |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 297 cc |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 8 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
