1987 Citroen Mehari vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1987 Citroen Mehari is newer by 20 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 1,183 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford 12 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford 12 M (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford 12 M should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford 12 M weights approximately 297 kg more than 1987 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ford 12 M is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ford 12 M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Citroen Mehari, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Ford 12 M (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ford 12 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen Mehari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen Mehari | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Citroen | Ford |
| Model | Mehari | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
