1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2005 Ford F-350

To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 1735 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.

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