1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1994 Maserati Shamal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Ford Falcon. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 620 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon. 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Shamal |
Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1320 kg |