1973 Maserati Bora vs. 2012 Ferrari California
To start off, 2012 Ferrari California is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari California (460 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1973 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari California should accelerate faster than 1973 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari California weights approximately 307 kg more than 1973 Maserati Bora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ferrari California (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Maserati Bora.
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1973 Maserati Bora | 2012 Ferrari California | |
Make | Maserati | Ferrari |
Model | Bora | California |
Year Released | 1973 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4719 cc | 4300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 460 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1428 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4562 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1308 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |