1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1981 Maserati Kyalami
To start off, both 1981 Ford Mustang and 1981 Maserati Kyalami were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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. 1981 Maserati Kyalami weights approximately 345 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 | 1981 Maserati Kyalami | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Kyalami |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4135 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |