1975 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 9 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 135 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, 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
| Model | Junior | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
