1971 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1971 Maserati Quattroporte and 1971 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 925 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1971 Maserati Quattroporte | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Quattroporte | Escort |
Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4709 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2400 mm |