1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 786 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Cortina | 1978 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Cortina | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |
