1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1980 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1980 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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.
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1970 Ford Corsair | 1980 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Corsair | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2810 mm |