2005 Ford Mustang vs. 1975 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2005 Ford Mustang is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (287 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Ford Mustang. (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Mustang.
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, 1975 Maserati Quattroporte (382 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Mustang. (326 Nm). This means 1975 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Mustang | 1975 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 287 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 382 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |