1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 1947 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1959 Ford Fairlane is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1544 kg more than 1947 Maserati A6G.
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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1947 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1947 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Fairlane | 1947 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Fairlane | A6G |
Year Released | 1959 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |