1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1973 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1973 Mazda Chante is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,182 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 12 M weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Chante. (41 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 12 M | 1973 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | 12 M | Chante |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
