1959 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mexico is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 633 kg more than 1959 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |
