1976 Ferrari 306 vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, both 1976 Ferrari 306 and 1976 Maserati Bora were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Maserati Bora (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 306. (241 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 306 weights approximately 459 kg more than 1976 Maserati Bora.
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, 1976 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 1976 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 306 | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 306 | Bora |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2855 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 241 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1425 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2610 mm |
