1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1945 Maserati 4
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Maserati 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Maserati 4 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 126 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1945 Maserati 4. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1945 Maserati 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Maserati 4 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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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1983 Ferrari 126 | 1945 Maserati 4 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 126 | 4 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1945 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 594 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |