1969 Ferrari 365 GTS vs. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS should accelerate faster than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS.
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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | 1963 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 365 GTS | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
