1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Rover P4 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 548 kg more than 1967 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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ford 12 M | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | 12 M | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 52 L |