1972 Ford Custom vs. 1958 Maserati 350S

To start off, 1972 Ford Custom is newer by 14 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1972 Ford Custom. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Custom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Custom weights approximately 999 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. 1972 Ford Custom 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. 1972 Ford Custom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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