1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1958 Maserati 300
To start off, both 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica and 1958 Maserati 300 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,961 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1958 Maserati 300. (243 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 880 kg more than 1958 Maserati 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 410 Superamerica | 1958 Maserati 300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 410 Superamerica | 300 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4961 cc | 2992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2320 mm |
