1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1985 Maserati 420
To start off, 1985 Maserati 420 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 420 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1985 Maserati 420 (308 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1985 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1985 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 GT | 420 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 308 Nm |
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 | 1182 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 |