1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1947 Maserati A6
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Maserati A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Maserati A6 would be higher. At 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1947 Maserati A6. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1947 Maserati A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 680 kg more than 1947 Maserati A6. 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. 1990 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1947 Maserati A6 has manual transmission. 1947 Maserati A6 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.
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1990 Ford Fairlane | 1947 Maserati A6 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Fairlane | A6 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2560 mm |