1985 Maserati 420 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Maserati 420 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 338 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 420 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 420 | C |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2720 mm |
