1986 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (162 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 58 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Thunderbird. (241 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Thunderbird | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Thunderbird | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
