1966 Ford Lotus Cortina vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina weights approximately 305 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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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1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Lotus Cortina | Tipo 61 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2210 mm |