1979 Ford LTD vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford LTD (297 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford LTD should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 608 kg more than 1985 Maserati 420. 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford LTD | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | LTD | 420 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
