1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1966 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast and 1966 Maserati Ghibli were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Ghibli. (325 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 115 kg more than 1966 Maserati Ghibli. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1966 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
