2006 Ford Territory vs. 1970 Maserati Ghibli

To start off, 2006 Ford Territory is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Ghibli (331 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 216 kg more than 2006 Ford Territory. 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. 2006 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Ghibli has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Ghibli will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Ford Territory 1970 Maserati Ghibli
Make Ford Maserati
Model Territory Ghibli
Year Released 2006 1970
Engine Size 3984 cc 4930 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 244 HP 331 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1224 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1190 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2560 mm


 

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