1984 Ford Fairlane vs. 1955 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1984 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati A6G (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fairlane. (131 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 580 kg more than 1955 Maserati A6G.
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 1955 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1955 Maserati A6G 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 | 1955 Maserati A6G | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | A6G |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |
