1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1962 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, both 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1962 Maserati 5000 GT were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 585 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1962 Maserati 5000 GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 GTO | 5000 GT |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |