1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1966 Ford Mustang is newer by 10 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 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1966 Ford Mustang. (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 389 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) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Mustang. (85 Nm). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Mustang. 1966 Ford Mustang 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. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Mustang | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | 450 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6385 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 487 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1179 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |