1953 Maserati A6GCM vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6GCM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6GCM would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Maserati A6GCM (194 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Maserati A6GCM should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 432 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6GCM.
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. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1953 Maserati A6GCM has manual transmission. 1953 Maserati A6GCM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Maserati A6GCM | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | A6GCM | Cortina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1959 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1002 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2590 mm |