1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 770 kg more than 1981 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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |