1966 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1966 Ford 12 M and 1966 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1966 Ford 12 M. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 390 kg more than 1966 Ford 12 M. 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, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford 12 M. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford 12 M | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | 12 M | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
