2005 Ford Expedition vs. 1956 Maserati 450

To start off, 2005 Ford Expedition is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Ford Expedition. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Expedition weights approximately 489 kg more than 1956 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, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450. 2005 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 1956 Maserati 450 has manual transmission. 1956 Maserati 450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Expedition 1956 Maserati 450
Make Ford Maserati
Model Expedition 450
Year Released 2005 1956
Body Type SUV Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5408 cc 4478 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 487 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1279 kg 790 kg
Wheelbase Size 3030 mm 2410 mm


 

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