1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 22 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 4,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (208 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 865 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.
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, 1992 Ford Crown Victoria (386 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Crown Victoria 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 | 1992 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | 12 M | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 4598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
