1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 308 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450.
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, 1956 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1956 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 308 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 308 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
