1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1972 Volvo 164
To start off, 1972 Volvo 164 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volvo 164 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 164 weights approximately 508 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, 1972 Volvo 164 (241 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Volvo 164 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 | 1972 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Ford | Volvo |
| Model | 12 M | 164 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 60 L |
