1962 Maserati 5000 GT vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1962 Maserati 5000 GT. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1962 Maserati 5000 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 15 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Maserati 5000 GT | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Maserati | Ferrari |
| Model | 5000 GT | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2649 mm |
