1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1989 Maserati 420
To start off, 1989 Maserati 420 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 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 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 798 kg more than 1989 Maserati 420. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 1989 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 400 | 420 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |