2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 245 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Mustang | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Shamal |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 445 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |