1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 1982 Maserati 420 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1982 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati 420.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 GT | 420 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 308 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |