1967 Ford 12 M vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 is newer by 18 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2483 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 528 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 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 | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Ford | ZIL |
| Model | 12 M | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 7691 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3340 mm |
