1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 128 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica 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 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | Celica |
Year Released | 1967 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 61 L |