1968 Ford 12 M vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 43 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 619 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.
Because 1968 Ford 12 M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord 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 | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 12 M | Accord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1469 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
