2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 1992 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1992 Ford Falcon. (198 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 380 kg more than 1992 Ford Falcon. 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 Maserati Coupe (460 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Falcon. (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Maserati Coupe | 1992 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |
