1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 655 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Ford Taunus | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1343 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2942 mm |