1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 18 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 105 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Mustang. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Shamal |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |