1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1954 Maserati 250
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (173 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Mustang weights approximately 685 kg more than 1954 Maserati 250.
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.
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1981 Ford Mustang | 1954 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | 250 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |