2003 Ford F-250 vs. 1989 Maserati Royale
To start off, 2003 Ford F-250 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford F-250 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1989 Maserati Royale.
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. 1989 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 2003 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2003 Ford F-250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford F-250 | 1989 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | F-250 | Royale |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2810 mm |