1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1948 Maserati 4
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Maserati 4 (257 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 366 kg more than 1948 Maserati 4.
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:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1948 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |