1968 Ford 12 M vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 866 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | 12 M | 911 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1335 kg |
