1972 AMC Matador vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 4,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 692 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 AMC Matador (332 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4982 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
