1976 Buick Electra vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1976 Buick Electra is newer by 10 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Electra (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 930 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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Electra | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2530 mm |
