1970 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Mustang (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1970 Maserati Quattroporte. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1970 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 79 kg more than 2013 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1970 Maserati Quattroporte | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | Mustang |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4709 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 438 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1651 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1412 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |