1987 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1977 Maserati Khamsin
To start off, 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Maserati Khamsin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Maserati Khamsin would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Maserati Khamsin weights approximately 90 kg more than 1987 Ferrari Testarossa.
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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1987 Ferrari Testarossa | 1977 Maserati Khamsin | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | Testarossa | Khamsin |
Year Released | 1987 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2560 mm |