1996 Maserati Shamal vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 515 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1996 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1996 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Maserati Shamal | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Shamal | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2400 mm |
