1959 Ford Prefect vs. 2005 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2005 Maserati MC12 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 592 more horse power than 1959 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Prefect | 2005 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Prefect | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 110 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |
