2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 480 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420. 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, 2004 Ford Mustang (529 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | 420 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4589 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2610 mm |
