1962 Ford 12M

The 12M is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) road car with a front placed engine, sold by Ford. Power is produced by an overhead valve, 1.2 litre naturally aspirated 4 cylinder powerplant, with 2 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 50 bhp (51 PS/37 kW) at 5000 rpm and 83 N·m (61 lb·ft/8.5 kgm) at 2700 rpm respectively. The engine supplies its power through to the wheels via a 4 speed manual 'box. Stated kerb weight is 845 kg.
Full specs

Body type
sedan/saloon with 4/5 seats
Length
4248 mm
Weight
845 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
1.2 litre
Cylinders
4, V
Power
51 PS / 50 bhp / 37 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
83 Nm / 61 ft.lb / 8.5 kgm @ 2700 rpm

1962 Ford 12M specifications

1962 Ford 12M data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2527 mm	99.5 inches
Track/tread (front)	1245 mm	49 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1245 mm	49 inches
Length	4248 mm	167.2 inches
Width	1594 mm	62.8 inches
Height	1461 mm	57.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	845 kg	1863 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Ford
Engine code
Cylinders	V 4
Capacity	1.2 litre 1183 cc (72.191 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	80 × 58.9 mm 3.15 × 2.32 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.36
Valve gear	overhead valve (OHV) 2 valves per cylinder 8 valves in total
maximum power output (Net)	51 PS (50 bhp) (37 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque (Net)	83 Nm (61 ft·lb) (8.5 kgm) at 2700 rpm
Specific output (Net)	31.5 kW/litre 42.9 ps/litre 42.3 bhp/litre 0.69 bhp/cu in
Specific torque (Net)	70.16 Nm/litre 0.85 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	7.8:1
Fuel system	1 So carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	881.7 kPa (127.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	295.75 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 59.99 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 PS/kg 44.12 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 59.17 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.06 bhp/kg 0.03 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 22.66 kg/kW 37.86 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.TL.
Rear suspension	LA.SE.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R	Dr/Dr-H
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	4 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	3.78
general
Carfolio.com ID	67694
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	15.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1962 Ford 12M added before December 1995. Last modified 2013-02-28.