1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1982 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1982 Maserati Quattroporte. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 637 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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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1989 Ferrari F40 | 1982 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | F40 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 1989 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 640 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1900 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2810 mm |