1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1950 Maserati 8CLT
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Maserati 8CLT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Maserati 8CLT would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Maserati 8CLT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Maserati 8CLT (424 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Maserati 8CLT should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 425 kg more than 1950 Maserati 8CLT.
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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1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1950 Maserati 8CLT | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 GT | 8CLT |
Year Released | 1957 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |