2008 Ford Mustang vs. 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo

To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Mustang weights approximately 620 kg more than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo.

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