1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Maserati 430
To start off, 1989 Maserati 430 is newer by 13 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 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Maserati 430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Maserati 430 (247 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Maserati 430 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 430 weights approximately 155 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Maserati 430 (375 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Maserati 430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1989 Maserati 430 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | 430 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2789 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 117 Nm | 375 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |