1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 1304 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 90 L |
