1980 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2009 Maserati GranSport is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 750 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus.
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. 2009 Maserati GranSport has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Maserati GranSport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Ford Taunus | 2009 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | GranSport |
Year Released | 1980 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 396 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |