1995 Maserati Shamal vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 285 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1995 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1995 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Maserati Shamal | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Shamal | Taunus |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 444 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |