2008 Maserati Coupe vs. 2003 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Maserati Coupe is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Coupe (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2003 Ford Falcon. (220 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Falcon. 2003 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Coupe has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Maserati Coupe | 2003 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Falcon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4242 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 452 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 59 L |