1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1973 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1973 Maserati Mexico is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,717 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 130 kg more than 1973 Maserati Mexico.
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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1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1973 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 365 GT | Mexico |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4717 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |