1958 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1958 Maserati 420M
To start off, both 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider and 1958 Maserati 420M were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Maserati 420M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 420M (405 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 420M should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 90 kg more than 1958 Maserati 420M.
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:
| 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1958 Maserati 420M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 340 Spider | 420M |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4190 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 760 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
