1971 Maserati Bora vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 178 kg more than 1971 Maserati Bora. 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Mustang. (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Maserati Bora | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Bora | Mustang |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4718 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1603 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4778 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1877 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1425 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |