1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 277 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 330 | 420 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |