1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1941 Maserati 8
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Maserati 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Maserati 8 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Maserati 8 (424 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1941 Maserati 8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 810 kg more than 1941 Maserati 8.
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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1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1941 Maserati 8 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 400 Superamerica | 8 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1941 |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |