2001 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2001 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 35 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (458 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 755 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, 2001 Buick Blackhawk (705 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Buick Blackhawk | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Blackhawk | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 458 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
