1951 Ford Custom vs. 1951 Maserati A6G
To start off, both 1951 Ford Custom and 1951 Maserati A6G were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Ford Custom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Ford Custom. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Custom.
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:
| 1951 Ford Custom | 1951 Maserati A6G | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Custom | A6G |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2320 mm |
