1947 Ferrari 159S vs. 1951 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1951 Maserati A6G is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Maserati A6G (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 159S. (123 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Maserati A6G should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 159S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ferrari 159S weights approximately 200 kg more than 1951 Maserati A6G.
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.
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1947 Ferrari 159S | 1951 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 159S | A6G |
Year Released | 1947 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1903 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 550 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2290 mm |