1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Maserati 450 | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | 450 | Edge |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2370 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3505 mm |