1988 Maserati 420 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1988 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1988 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Maserati 420. (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Maserati 420. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1988 Maserati 420 has manual transmission. 1988 Maserati 420 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Maserati 420 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Maserati | Ferrari |
Model | 420 | 458 |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 4499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1213 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |