1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1997 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 745 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | 450 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1957 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |