1976 Ferrari 308 vs. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 308 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 335 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308. 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, 1965 Maserati Quattroporte (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 308 | 1965 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 308 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |