1985 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Maserati 350S
To start off, 1985 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 350S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Mustang weights approximately 415 kg more than 1957 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.
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1985 Ford Mustang | 1957 Maserati 350S | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | 350S |
Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |