1967 Ferrari 365 California vs. 1973 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1973 Maserati Bora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 California. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 California would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 California weights approximately 67 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 1973 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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1967 Ferrari 365 California | 1973 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 365 California | Bora |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 470 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |