1968 Ferrari 275 vs. 1988 Maserati Royale

To start off, 1988 Maserati Royale is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 4,930 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Maserati Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 275 (297 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1988 Maserati Royale. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati Royale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Maserati Royale weights approximately 765 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 275.

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. 1988 Maserati Royale has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Maserati Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1968 Ferrari 275 1988 Maserati Royale
Make Ferrari Maserati
Model 275 Royale
Year Released 1968 1988
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3285 cc 4930 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 297 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1940 kg
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2810 mm