2003 Ford Mustang vs. 2002 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Maserati Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Maserati Coupe would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Maserati Coupe. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 2002 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 195 kg more than 2003 Ford Mustang.
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, 2003 Ford Mustang (556 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maserati Coupe. (451 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Mustang | 2002 Maserati Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1675 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
