1967 Ford 12 M vs. 2008 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Seat Altea is newer by 41 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Altea weights approximately 613 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M.
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, 2008 Seat Altea, 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, 2008 Seat Altea (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Altea 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 | 2008 Seat Altea | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | 12 M | Altea |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 80 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 55 L |