1958 Maserati 250 vs. 1987 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1987 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 4,088 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 250 (193 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 970 kg more than 1958 Maserati 250.
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. 1987 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1958 Maserati 250 has manual transmission. 1958 Maserati 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 250 | 1987 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | 250 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2489 cc | 4088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2950 mm |
