1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1956 Maserati 250
To start off, 1956 Maserati 250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 250 (267 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Ford Taunus weights approximately 160 kg more than 1956 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Taunus | 1956 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | 250 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |