1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 1995 Volvo 960 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 2,473 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (325 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Volvo 960 weights approximately 190 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 (371 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Ghibli | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Ghibli | 960 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 371 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
