1984 Maserati 420 vs. 2007 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 23 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1984 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 40 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, 2007 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Maserati 420 | 2007 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Maserati | Morgan |
| Model | 420 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
