1976 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 825 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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Caprice | 12 M |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2530 mm |