1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1942 Maserati 8CL
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Maserati 8CL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Maserati 8CL would be higher. At 2,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Maserati 8CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1942 Maserati 8CL. (424 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1942 Maserati 8CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Maserati 8CL weights approximately 235 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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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1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1942 Maserati 8CL | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | F1 156 | 8CL |
Year Released | 1985 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 424 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 780 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |