1952 Hudson Hornet vs. 1984 Maserati 420
To start off, 1984 Maserati 420 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Hudson Hornet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Hudson Hornet would be higher. At 4,810 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Hudson Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1952 Hudson Hornet. (144 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1952 Hudson Hornet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Hudson Hornet weights approximately 620 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420.
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:
| 1952 Hudson Hornet | 1984 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Hudson | Maserati |
| Model | Hornet | 420 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4810 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2610 mm |
