1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, both 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1962 Maserati 151 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 20 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 250 GTO | 151 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
