1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 626 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | 450 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
