1969 Ford GT 40 vs. 1969 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, both 1969 Ford GT 40 and 1969 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Quattroporte. (286 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 770 kg more than 1969 Ford GT 40.
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:
| 1969 Ford GT 40 | 1969 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | GT 40 | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 4709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 980 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
