1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1952 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1952 Maserati A6G. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1952 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 796 kg more than 1952 Maserati A6G. 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. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1952 Maserati A6G has manual transmission. 1952 Maserati A6G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Ferrari 400 | 1952 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 400 | A6G |
Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |