1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1970 Honda Z
To start off, both 1970 Ford 12 M and 1970 Honda Z were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford 12 M (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1970 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford 12 M weights approximately 334 kg more than 1970 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda Z, 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1970 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 12 M | Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
