1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral 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 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | 12 M | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1310 mm |
