1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1974 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1974 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 6 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, 1974 Toyota Sprinter (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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 95 kg more than 1974 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Sprinter (97 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Sprinter 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 | 1974 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 12 M | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2340 mm |
