1954 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 4,709 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte (286 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1954 Ferrari 255 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 880 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 255 S. 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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1954 Ferrari 255 S | 1970 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 255 S | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2713 cc | 4709 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |