1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Maserati 420 (197 HP) has 140 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati 420 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Taunus | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Taunus | 420 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
