1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1989 Maserati 228
To start off, 1989 Maserati 228 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 412 GT 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 88 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 620 kg more than 1989 Maserati 228. 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, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 412 GT | 228 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
