1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 400 | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 400 | Bora |
Year Released | 1985 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 470 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |