1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Ford Mustang. 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Bora |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |