1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Maserati 250
To start off, 1958 Maserati 250 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 250 (193 HP) has 159 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Taunus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Taunus | 1958 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | 250 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 193 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 660 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2160 mm |