1980 Ford Capri vs. 1966 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1980 Ford Capri is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 455 kg more than 1980 Ford Capri.
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.
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1980 Ford Capri | 1966 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Capri | Mexico |
Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |