1966 Ford Mustang vs. 1951 Maserati A6G

To start off, 1966 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 6,385 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Mustang (320 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1951 Maserati A6G. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Mustang weights approximately 629 kg more than 1951 Maserati A6G. 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. 1966 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1951 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1951 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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