1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1995 Maserati Shamal is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 565 kg more than 1995 Maserati Shamal. 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 412 GT | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
