1991 Maserati Shamal vs. 1988 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1991 Maserati Shamal is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,949 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1988 Ford Falcon. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Falcon. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Falcon. 1988 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1991 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1991 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Maserati Shamal | 1988 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Shamal | Falcon |
Year Released | 1991 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 3949 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |