1981 Ford Mustang vs. 1988 Maserati Royale

To start off, 1988 Maserati Royale is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1981 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati Royale weights approximately 755 kg more than 1981 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1988 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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