1957 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 340 Spider | 450 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
