2007 Maserati GranSport vs. 2010 Ford Falcon

To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GranSport (396 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2010 Ford Falcon. (362 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 24 kg more than 2007 Maserati GranSport.

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, 2010 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GranSport has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GranSport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Maserati GranSport 2010 Ford Falcon
Make Maserati Ford
Model GranSport Falcon
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4244 cc 3983 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 396 HP 362 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 452 Nm 533 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 92.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.8 mm 99.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.1:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1680 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4967 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1868 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1433 mm
Wheelbase Size 2670 mm 2838 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 68 L


 

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