1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal is newer by 19 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal.
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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 365 GT | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2520 mm |
