1971 Ford Maverick vs. 1997 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1971 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Ford Maverick. 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, 1997 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1997 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Maverick | 1997 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Maverick | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2780 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
