1987 Maserati 228 vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1987 Maserati 228 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 Maserati 228.
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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 228. (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 228. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1987 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1987 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Maserati 228 | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | 228 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1987 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |