1988 Ford Mustang vs. 1950 Maserati 4CLT
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 4CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 4CLT would be higher. At 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 4CLT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 4CLT 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 1950 Maserati 4CLT.
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 | 1950 Maserati 4CLT | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | 4CLT |
Year Released | 1988 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 620 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |