1978 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 11 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 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (297 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 1088 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, 1978 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 De Tomaso Deauville | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Deauville | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
