1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1943 Maserati 4CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 156. (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Maserati 4CL weights approximately 168 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156. 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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1963 Ferrari 156 | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 156 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1963 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |