1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1978 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 164 kg more than 1978 Maserati Bora.
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. 1994 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1978 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1978 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1978 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | Bora |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3983 cc | 4899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |
