1965 Ford Corsair vs. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 699 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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.
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1965 Ford Corsair | 1970 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Corsair | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1031 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |