1967 Ford Cortina vs. 2007 Maybach 57
To start off, 2007 Maybach 57 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maybach 57 (605 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 553 more horse power than 1967 Ford Cortina. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1855 kg more than 1967 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, 2007 Maybach 57 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 898 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Cortina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Cortina | 2007 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Ford | Maybach |
| Model | Cortina | 57 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 605 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 110 L |
