1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1948 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1948 Maserati A6G. (64 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1948 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Maserati A6G weights approximately 195 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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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1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1948 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 500 Testarossa | A6G |
Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 875 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |