1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,795 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1997 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Mustang weights approximately 70 kg more than 1993 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Mustang | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Shamal |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |