1978 Ford Capri vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1989 Maserati Shamal is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 3,215 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 150 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1989 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (263 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Capri | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Capri | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
