1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1972 Buick Centurion 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1175 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 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Centurion | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Centurion | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2530 mm |
