2004 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1990 Maserati Royale
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Royale (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Royale should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Royale weights approximately 195 kg more than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. 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.
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2004 Ford Thunderbird | 1990 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Thunderbird | Royale |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3934 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |