1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 270 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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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1955 Ferrari D 50 | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | D 50 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2299 mm |