1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1970 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 29 kg more than 1972 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.
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1972 Ford Mustang | 1970 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Mexico |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |