1959 Ford Fairlane vs. 1950 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1959 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ford Fairlane (168 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1950 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1218 kg more than 1950 Maserati A6G. 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. 1959 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1950 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1950 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.
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1959 Ford Fairlane | 1950 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Fairlane | A6G |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 876 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |