1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1963 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, both 1963 Ferrari 156 and 1963 Maserati 5000 GT were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 156. (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 1038 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 | 1963 Maserati 5000 GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 156 | 5000 GT |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 4939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2610 mm |