1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Tipo 61. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 would be higher. At 2,890 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 440 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Cortina | Tipo 61 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2210 mm |
