1984 Maserati 420 vs. 1995 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Fairlane (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 400 kg more than 1984 Maserati 420. 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 1995 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | 420 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2930 mm |
