1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1942 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 455 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL.
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 Cortina | 1942 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | 4CL |
Year Released | 1970 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |