1972 Ford Mustang vs. 1989 Maserati 228

To start off, 1989 Maserati 228 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 389 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228. 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, 1972 Ford Mustang (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228.

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