1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 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 1,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Fiat 124 (60 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat 124 weights approximately 60 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, 1969 Fiat 124 (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 124 | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | 124 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1969 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1182 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |