1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 13 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1971 Ford Mustang. (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 825 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Mustang | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | 450 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 503 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 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 | 1615 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
