1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 14 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 50 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Falcon | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Shamal |
Year Released | 1981 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |