1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1995 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 378 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Cortina | 1995 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Cortina | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
