1970 Ford Cortina vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 43 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 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 910 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (73 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Cortina | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 73 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1343 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2942 mm |