1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1947 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1982 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Maserati 4CL (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1982 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 555 kg more than 1947 Maserati 4CL.
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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1982 Ford Mustang | 1947 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | 4CL |
Year Released | 1982 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |