2008 Ford Explorer vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 652 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Explorer. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1975 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1975 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Explorer | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Explorer | Bora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4013 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2077 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3320 mm | 2610 mm |
