1949 Hudson Commodore vs. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Hudson Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Hudson Commodore would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1949 Hudson Commodore. (128 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1949 Hudson Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Hudson Commodore weights approximately 156 kg more than 1960 Maserati 5000 GT.
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:
| 1949 Hudson Commodore | 1960 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | Hudson | Maserati |
| Model | Commodore | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4166 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2610 mm |
