2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1997 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 399 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1997 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1997 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford E-150 | 1997 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | E-150 | Ghibli |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2520 mm |