1969 Ford Capri vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 336 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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, 1998 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Capri | Shamal |
Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |