1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 308 | Shamal |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2520 mm |