1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2007 Ford Five Hundred

To start off, 2007 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 37 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M.

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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred, 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, 2007 Ford Five Hundred (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.

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