1990 Maserati Shamal vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Edge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2010 Ford Edge. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
Because 1990 Maserati Shamal is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Maserati Shamal. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge. 2010 Ford Edge has automatic transmission and 1990 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1990 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Edge will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Maserati Shamal | 2010 Ford Edge | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Shamal | Edge |
Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 445 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2417 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2154 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3505 mm |