1984 Ferrari GTO vs. 1957 Maserati 450

To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 4,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Maserati 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1957 Maserati 450. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Maserati 450. (487 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Maserati 450.

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1984 Ferrari GTO 1957 Maserati 450
Make Ferrari Maserati
Model GTO 450
Year Released 1984 1957
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 4476 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 7200 RPM
Torque 496 Nm 487 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 790 kg
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2410 mm