2005 Ford GT vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 2005 Ford GT is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford GT (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford GT should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford GT weights approximately 302 kg more than 1988 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, 2005 Ford GT (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford GT | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | GT | 420 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
