1970 Ford 12 M vs. 1998 Ford Cougar

To start off, 1998 Ford Cougar is newer by 28 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Cougar (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Cougar should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Cougar weights approximately 569 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, 1998 Ford Cougar, 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, 1998 Ford Cougar (221 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.

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