1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1997 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1997 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 239 kg more than 1997 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. 1995 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1997 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1997 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Thunderbird | 1997 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Thunderbird | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
