1982 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Maserati 420
To start off, 1983 Maserati 420 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Mustang (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1983 Maserati 420. (198 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Mustang weights approximately 303 kg more than 1983 Maserati 420. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ford Mustang (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Mustang | 1983 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | 420 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
