2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1994 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Shamal (322 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 354 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250. 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, 1994 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-250. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-250. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1994 Maserati Shamal has manual transmission. 1994 Maserati Shamal will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford E-250 | 1994 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | E-250 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2520 mm |
