1979 Ford Monarch vs. 1990 Maserati 420
To start off, 1990 Maserati 420 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Monarch. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Monarch would be higher. At 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Monarch weights approximately 285 kg more than 1990 Maserati 420.
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. 1979 Ford Monarch has automatic transmission and 1990 Maserati 420 has manual transmission. 1990 Maserati 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Monarch | 1990 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Monarch | 420 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4122 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |