1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2009 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2009 Tesla Roadster is newer by 39 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. In terms of performance, 2009 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 385 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, 2009 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm). This means 2009 Tesla Roadster 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 | 2009 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | 12 M | Roadster |
Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2352 mm |