1995 Ford Fairlane vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1995 Ford Fairlane is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Ford Fairlane. (206 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 405 kg more than 1988 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, 1995 Ford Fairlane (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Fairlane | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Fairlane | 420 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 206 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 357 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2610 mm |