1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 610 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 2005 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford 12 M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Will 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 | 2005 Toyota Will | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | 12 M | Will |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 1792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
