2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 Maserati 250
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 815 kg more than 1954 Maserati 250.
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. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1954 Maserati 250 has manual transmission. 1954 Maserati 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Falcon | 1954 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | 250 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |