1992 Maserati Ghibli vs. 2010 Ford Escape
To start off, 2010 Ford Escape is newer by 18 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 2,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2010 Ford Escape. (255 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Escape weights approximately 1538 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, 2010 Ford Escape (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Maserati Ghibli | 2010 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Ghibli | Escape |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 2903 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3505 mm |
