1992 Ford Mustang vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 518 more horse power than 1992 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1992 Ford Mustang. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 469 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Mustang | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2301 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |
