1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1986 Maserati 228
To start off, 1986 Maserati 228 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 Maserati 228.
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, 1986 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (339 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Mustang | 1986 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | 228 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
