2009 Ford F-150 vs. 1989 Maserati Royale
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Maserati Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Maserati Royale would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (311 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Royale weights approximately 974 kg more than 2009 Ford F-150.
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.
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2009 Ford F-150 | 1989 Maserati Royale | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | F-150 | Royale |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4930 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2810 mm |