1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1972 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Maserati Bora. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 460 kg more than 1972 Maserati Bora. 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, 1972 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1972 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 412 GT | Bora |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| 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 | 1885 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
