1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1943 Maserati 8CL
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 8CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 8CL would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 8CL (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fairlane. (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 8CL should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 775 kg more than 1943 Maserati 8CL.
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. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1943 Maserati 8CL has manual transmission. 1943 Maserati 8CL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1943 Maserati 8CL | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | 8CL |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1943 |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
