1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1944 Maserati 4
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Maserati 4 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1944 Maserati 4.
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. 1984 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1944 Maserati 4 has manual transmission. 1944 Maserati 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Fairlane | 1944 Maserati 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | 4 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
