1984 Ferrari 208 vs. 1943 Maserati 4CL
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 208 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Maserati 4CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Maserati 4CL would be higher. At 1,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1943 Maserati 4CL (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 208. (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1943 Maserati 4CL should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1943 Maserati 4CL.
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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1984 Ferrari 208 | 1943 Maserati 4CL | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 208 | 4CL |
Year Released | 1984 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 630 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |