2004 Ford Mustang vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 18 kg more than 2004 Ford Mustang. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang. 2005 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Mustang | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Spyder |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4244 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |