1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 860 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Cortina | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Cortina | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
