2006 Ford Fusion vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2006 Ford Fusion is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fusion. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Fusion weights approximately 290 kg more than 1975 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Fusion. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Fusion | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fusion | Bora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2278 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
