1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2011 Ford E-350
To start off, 2011 Ford E-350 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-350. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-350 weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora.
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, 2011 Ford E-350 (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Maserati Bora. 2011 Ford E-350 has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Maserati Bora | 2011 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Bora | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4718 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3505 mm |
