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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 186 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228.
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, 1989 Maserati 228 (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Mustang | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | 228 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
