1958 Ford Zodiac vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Zodiac. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Zodiac would be higher. At 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 488 kg more than 1958 Ford Zodiac. 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Zodiac. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Zodiac.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ford Zodiac | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Zodiac | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2550 cc | 4253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
