1997 Ford Falcon vs. 1978 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 89 kg more than 1978 Maserati Bora.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Falcon | 1978 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Bora |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |