1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Maserati Royale

To start off, 1990 Maserati Royale is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang 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 34 more horse power than 1990 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Royale weights approximately 325 kg more than 1971 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. 1990 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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