1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1987 Maserati 228

To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 151 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.

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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.

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