1991 Ford Falcon vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1991 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 266 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420.
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, 1991 Ford Falcon (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ford Falcon | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Falcon | 420 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3949 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
