1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 275 kg more than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo.
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, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Falcon | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
