1959 Ford 12 M vs. 1973 Maserati 124
To start off, 1973 Maserati 124 is newer by 14 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 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Maserati 124 (286 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1959 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Maserati 124 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 | 1973 Maserati 124 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | 12 M | 124 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 4709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
