1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1946 Maserati A6
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati A6 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1946 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1946 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 740 kg more than 1946 Maserati A6. 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.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 1946 Maserati A6 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | A6 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |