1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1989 Maserati 228
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari F40 and 1989 Maserati 228 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1989 Maserati 228. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati 228. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati 228 weights approximately 2 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati 228. (366 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati 228.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1989 Maserati 228 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F40 | 228 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1265 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
