1989 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1989 Ford Fairlane is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1989 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 340 kg more than 1989 Ford Fairlane. 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. 1989 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1979 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Fairlane | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3949 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2810 mm |