1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, both 1968 Ford 12 M and 1968 Toyota 1000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 1000 (46 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 1000 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 110 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000.
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, 1968 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford 12 M | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | 12 M | 1000 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |