1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1981 Ford Mustang is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 325 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang.
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 | 1979 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |