1956 Maserati 450 vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 56 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450. 2012 Ford F-350 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. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Maserati 450 | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | 450 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3967 mm |