1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1960 Maserati 5000 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 1 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi.
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.
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1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1960 Maserati 5000 GT | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 512 BBi | 5000 GT |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4941 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |