1970 Abarth 1300 vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1300 is newer by 4 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford 12 M weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ford 12 M (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1300 | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1300 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1279 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2530 mm |
