1974 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 1073 kg more than 1967 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, 1974 Chrysler Cordoba (393 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chrysler Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Cordoba | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Cordoba | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2530 mm |
