1992 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1982 Maserati 420
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1982 Maserati 420. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1982 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 335 kg more than 1982 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, 1992 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Maserati 420. (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari 512 TR | 1982 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 512 TR | 420 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 2490 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
