1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1998 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1998 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 429 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1998 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
