1968 Ford GT 40 vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1989 Maserati Shamal is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford GT 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford GT 40 would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford GT 40 (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 360 kg more than 1968 Ford GT 40.
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, 1968 Ford GT 40 (637 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Ford GT 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford GT 40 | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | GT 40 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 3215 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 424 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2520 mm |