1981 Ford Granada vs. 1946 Maserati A6
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Maserati A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Maserati A6 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1946 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1946 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 550 kg more than 1946 Maserati A6. 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.
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1981 Ford Granada | 1946 Maserati A6 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Granada | A6 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2790 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2560 mm |