1972 Ford Torino vs. 1984 Maserati 228

To start off, 1984 Maserati 228 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 442 kg more than 1984 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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 228. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1984 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1984 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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