1967 Ford Fairlane vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1967 Ford Fairlane. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 224 kg more than 1982 Maserati 420.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ford Fairlane | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | 420 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
