1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1951 Maserati A6G
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Maserati A6G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Maserati A6G would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1951 Maserati A6G. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1951 Maserati A6G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1951 Maserati A6G. 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.
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1992 Ferrari 456 | 1951 Maserati A6G | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 456 | A6G |
Year Released | 1992 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1100 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |