1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1983 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1983 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 778 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, 1983 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fairlane 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 | 1983 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2950 mm |
