1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2002 Noble M12
To start off, 2002 Noble M12 is newer by 32 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Noble M12 weights approximately 200 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, 2002 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Noble M12 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 | 2002 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | 12 M | M12 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
