2009 Ford F-250 vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Spyder (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-250. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 764 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250. 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 F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | F-250 | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5399 cc | 4242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 17.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 88 L |
