1946 Maserati 4 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Cortina weights approximately 480 kg more than 1946 Maserati 4.
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. 1977 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1946 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1946 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Maserati 4 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | 4 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1946 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1110 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |