1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Maserati 450
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1958 Maserati 450 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | 450 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1292 cc | 4478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 487 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 790 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |