1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1989 Maserati Shamal
To start off, both 1989 Ferrari F40 and 1989 Maserati Shamal were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,215 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1989 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 216 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 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1989 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F40 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
