1988 Ford Sierra 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 Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Sierra would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 974 kg more than 1988 Ford Sierra.
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 (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Sierra. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1988 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1988 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Sierra | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Sierra | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4881 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1353 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2942 mm |