1996 Ford Taurus vs. 1989 Maserati 228

To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Ford Taurus. (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 327 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228.

Because 1989 Maserati 228 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1989 Maserati 228. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1989 Maserati 228 (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Taurus. (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Taurus. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1989 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1989 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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