1975 Ford Capri vs. 1955 Maserati 150S
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 150S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 150S would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 150S (138 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (88 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 150S should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 393 kg more than 1955 Maserati 150S.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1955 Maserati 150S | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Capri | 150S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2160 mm |