2000 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2002 Maserati Coupe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 285 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. 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, 2002 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm). This means 2002 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 2002 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Coupe |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 451 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1675 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |