1970 Ford Falcon vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Falcon weights approximately 245 kg more than 1989 Maserati 430.
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, 1970 Ford Falcon (408 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 430. (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 430.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Falcon | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | 430 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2610 mm |