1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1968 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Victor (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 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, 1966 Vauxhall Victor (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 12 M | 1966 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | 12 M | Victor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |