1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1945 Maserati 4
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1945 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1980 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1945 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 774 kg more than 1945 Maserati 4.
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. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1945 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1945 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Fairlane | 1945 Maserati 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1945 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
