1954 Ferrari 625 F1 vs. 1958 Maserati 300
To start off, 1958 Maserati 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1958 Maserati 300. (243 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati 300 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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 625 F1 | 1958 Maserati 300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 625 F1 | 300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2320 mm |