2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 2011 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2011 Ford Falcon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 4,244 cc, 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Ford Falcon. (265 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Falcon weights approximately 77 kg more than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
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 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Falcon. (409 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Spyder | 2011 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Spyder | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3983 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
