1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Ghibli |
Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |