1966 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 585 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon. 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, 1967 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Falcon | 1967 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2760 mm |