2007 Maserati GT vs. 2012 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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 80 more horse power than 2012 Ford Mustang. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 57 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Mustang. (379 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Maserati GT | 2012 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | GT | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 379 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1627 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 61 L |
