1970 Ford Escort vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1943 Maserati 4CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 175 kg more than 1943 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 Escort | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Escort | 4CL |
Year Released | 1970 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |