2006 Ford Mustang vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (300 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 1286 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Mustang | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 88 L |
