2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2012 Ford E-150
To start off, 2012 Ford E-150 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2012 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford E-150 weights approximately 925 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2007 Maserati GranSport (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GranSport | 2012 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | GranSport | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 2611 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 2085 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 132 L |
