1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 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 | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
| Make | Ford | Lamborghini |
| Model | 12 M | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1280 mm |
