1954 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. (225 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 978 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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:
1954 Ford Thunderbird | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Thunderbird | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2210 mm |