1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 255 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1958 Maserati 350S has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati 350S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 350S | 1978 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | 350S | Capri |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2570 mm |
