1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 2007 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2007 Maserati GranSport is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (396 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati GranSport weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Maserati GranSport. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 2007 Maserati GranSport | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 550 | GranSport |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 88 L |