2003 AC Aceca vs. 1992 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 225 kg more than 1992 Maserati Ghibli. 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, 1992 Maserati Ghibli (414 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1992 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Aceca | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
