1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ford 12 M (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |