1983 Ford Mustang vs. 1992 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1992 Maserati Shamal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1983 Ford Mustang. (88 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 135 kg more than 1983 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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Mustang. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Mustang | 1992 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |
