1954 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1954 Maserati A6G
To start off, both 1954 Ferrari 255 S and 1954 Maserati A6G were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1954 Maserati A6G. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1954 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Maserati A6G weights approximately 200 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 255 S.
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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1954 Ferrari 255 S | 1954 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 255 S | A6G |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |