1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1979 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 Maserati Quattroporte. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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.
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1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1979 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 Testarossa | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2810 mm |