1972 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,929 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Maserati Ghibli (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (205 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 145 kg more than 1972 Maserati Ghibli.

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. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1972 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1972 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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