1995 Ford Thunderbird vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 18 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 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 166 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Thunderbird. (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Thunderbird | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Thunderbird | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3797 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1604 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1343 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2942 mm |