1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 32 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 480 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | Shamal |
Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |