2001 Chevrolet Tracker vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Tracker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Tracker should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M.
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 Chevrolet Tracker (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Tracker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tracker | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Tracker | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2530 mm |
