1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Maserati 450
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 324 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1957 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | 450 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |