1991 Ford Fairlane vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1992 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 211 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Fairlane | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2520 mm |
