1989 Maserati Shamal vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Falcon weights approximately 261 kg more than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1989 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon. 2007 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Maserati Shamal | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Shamal | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3215 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2930 mm |
