1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1972 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 335 kg more than 1972 Maserati Bora.
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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Maserati Bora | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Maserati | Pontiac |
Model | Bora | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |