1978 Ford Cortina vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 314 more horse power than 1978 Ford Cortina. (86 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 225 kg more than 1978 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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Cortina. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Cortina | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Cortina | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
