2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda Montrose. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda Montrose would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda Montrose. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 612 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Maserati GranSport (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Maserati GranSport | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Maserati | Mazda |
| Model | GranSport | Montrose |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |
