1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is newer by 29 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Bigua weights approximately 548 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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Ford |
| Model | Bigua | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
