1978 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1992 Maserati Shamal is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 410 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Escort | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Escort | Shamal |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 938 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |