1996 Ferrari F355 vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1990 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Maserati Shamal. 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, 1990 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F355 | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F355 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 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 | 1350 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
