1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1954 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1954 Maserati A6G. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1954 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Maserati A6G weights approximately 135 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1954 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 GTO | A6G |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2560 mm |