1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 1959 Ford 12 M is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1959 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 12 M | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | 12 M | 450 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
