1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1953 Maserati A6GCM
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6GCM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6GCM would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1953 Maserati A6GCM. (194 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Maserati A6GCM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6GCM. 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.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 1953 Maserati A6GCM | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | A6GCM |
Year Released | 1971 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 570 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2290 mm |