1988 Ford Mustang vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 516 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
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1988 Ford Mustang | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1343 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2942 mm |