1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Honda Civic weights approximately 50 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1987 Honda Civic, 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 12 M | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 12 M | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2210 mm |
