1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1985 Maserati 228
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 44 more horse power than 1985 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Maserati 228 weights approximately 350 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1985 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 250 GTO | 228 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2610 mm |
