1966 Ford 12 M vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 38 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, 2004 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic 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.
Because 1966 Ford 12 M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic 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 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | 12 M | Civic |
Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |