2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1945 Maserati 8
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 610 kg more than 1945 Maserati 8.
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.
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2000 Ford Mustang | 1945 Maserati 8 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | 8 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1945 |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |