2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (202 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 621 kg more than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo. (258 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1982 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | F-350 | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2510 mm |
