1970 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 695 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, 1970 Chrysler Cordoba (217 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Cordoba | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Cordoba | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
