1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1977 Nissan Violet
To start off, 1977 Nissan Violet is newer by 9 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Violet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Violet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Violet should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Violet weights approximately 25 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, 1977 Nissan Violet (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Violet 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 | 1977 Nissan Violet | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | 12 M | Violet |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1182 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |