1976 Maserati Kyalami vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Maserati Kyalami is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Kyalami is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Kyalami weights approximately 609 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1976 Maserati Kyalami has manual transmission. 1976 Maserati Kyalami will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Maserati Kyalami | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Kyalami | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 95 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
