1983 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Maserati GT
To start off, 2007 Maserati GT is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati GT (385 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Maserati GT.
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, 2007 Maserati GT (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fairlane. (326 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Maserati GT | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | GT |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 4244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
