1965 Ford Cortina vs. 2002 Maserati Coupe

To start off, 2002 Maserati Coupe is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1965 Ford Cortina. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Coupe weights approximately 840 kg more than 1965 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, 2002 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Cortina. (90 Nm). This means 2002 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Cortina.

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