1974 Maserati Kyalami vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Maserati Kyalami. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Maserati Kyalami would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Maserati Kyalami is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Maserati Kyalami weights approximately 610 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina.
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. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1974 Maserati Kyalami has manual transmission. 1974 Maserati Kyalami will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Maserati Kyalami | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Kyalami | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 107 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
