1972 Maserati Bora vs. 1995 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1995 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Maserati Bora weights approximately 57 kg more than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. 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 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Maserati Bora | 1995 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Bora | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4719 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
