1970 Ford Cortina vs. 1957 Maserati 300
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 300 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati 300 (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Cortina weights approximately 210 kg more than 1957 Maserati 300.
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:
1970 Ford Cortina | 1957 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | 300 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |