1978 Ford Cortina vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1978 Ford Cortina 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Cortina (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Cortina weights approximately 258 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 Ford Cortina (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Cortina | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
