1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1987 Maserati Royale

To start off, 1987 Maserati Royale is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Maserati Royale. (297 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Maserati Royale weights approximately 350 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.

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. 1987 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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