1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1994 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1328 kg more than 1994 Maserati Ghibli.
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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 36 | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Daimler | Maserati |
| Model | DE 36 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5459 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2520 mm |
