2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1966 Ford 12 M
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 43 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 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac SRX (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 994 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1966 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | SRX | 12 M |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
