1953 Ferrari 375 America vs. 1958 Maserati 300
To start off, 1958 Maserati 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Maserati 300. (243 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 America weights approximately 405 kg more than 1958 Maserati 300. 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.
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1953 Ferrari 375 America | 1958 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 375 America | 300 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4523 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2320 mm |