1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1955 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 1,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Maserati A6G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 621 more horse power than 1955 Maserati A6G. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1955 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Maserati A6G weights approximately 295 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 | 1955 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | F1 156 | A6G |
Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |