1966 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1951 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1951 Maserati A6G. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1951 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Maserati A6G weights approximately 250 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 LM.
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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1966 Ferrari 250 LM | 1951 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 250 LM | A6G |
Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |