2001 Ford Mustang vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Ford Mustang. (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 22 kg more than 2001 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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang. 2001 Ford Mustang has automatic transmission and 1993 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1993 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Ford Mustang | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Shamal |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |