1990 Ford Mustang vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1990 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Mustang weights approximately 660 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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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1990 Ford Mustang | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2301 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |