1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1971 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1971 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1971 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 393 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1971 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1971 Maserati Bora has manual transmission. 1971 Maserati Bora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1971 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 400 | Bora |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4718 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 412 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |