1994 Ferrari F512 M vs. 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo

To start off, 1994 Ferrari F512 M is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. (182 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F512 M weights approximately 360 kg more than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. 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, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (499 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo. (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Maserati Bi Turbo.

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