1971 Maserati Mexico vs. 2010 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2010 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Falcon weights approximately 224 kg more than 1971 Maserati Mexico.
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. 2010 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Maserati Mexico | 2010 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Mexico | Falcon |
Year Released | 1971 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 3983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 362 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2838 mm |