1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1953 Maserati A6GCS
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Maserati A6GCS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Maserati A6GCS. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1953 Maserati A6GCS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa weights approximately 100 kg more than 1953 Maserati A6GCS. 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.
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1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1953 Maserati A6GCS | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 500 Testarossa | A6GCS |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 580 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2320 mm |