1976 Maserati Bora vs. 1991 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 21 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Falcon. 1991 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1976 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Maserati Bora | 1991 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Bora | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2800 mm |