1968 Ford 12 M vs. 2003 Maybach 57
To start off, 2003 Maybach 57 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 499 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1360 kg more than 1968 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, 2003 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 820 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford 12 M | 2003 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | 12 M | 57 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1182 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2220 mm |
