1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1948 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati A6GCS (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati A6GCS should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Mustang weights approximately 634 kg more than 1948 Maserati A6GCS.
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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1988 Ford Mustang | 1948 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2320 mm |