1970 Ford 12 M vs. 2011 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2011 Nissan 370Z is newer by 41 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 719 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, 2011 Nissan 370Z (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan 370Z 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 | 2011 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | 12 M | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1305 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
