1971 Maserati Bora vs. 1994 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1994 Ford Falcon is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,718 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1994 Ford Falcon. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora.
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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Falcon. 1994 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Maserati Bora | 1994 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Bora | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |