2005 Maserati Spyder vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 385 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2012 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Maserati Spyder | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Spyder | F-350 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4244 cc | 6200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |