2007 Maserati GT vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Maserati GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Maserati GT would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2008 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Falcon weights approximately 134 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Falcon. 2008 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2007 Maserati GT has manual transmission. 2007 Maserati GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GT | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | GT | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| 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 | 385 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1570 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4955 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.6 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
