1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 1 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 1,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 80 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, 1970 Ford 12 M (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | 124 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
