1967 Ford 12 M vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 33 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 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 12 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight.
Because 1967 Ford 12 M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Honda Insight (123 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm). This means 2000 Honda Insight 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 | 2000 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 12 M | Insight |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
