1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1942 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 275 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1942 Maserati 4CL. (218 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1942 Maserati 4CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1942 Maserati 4CL. 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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1966 Ferrari 275 | 1942 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 275 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1966 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |