2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 317 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | F-350 | 450 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2410 mm |
