1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1998 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1998 Maserati Shamal is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 428 more horse power than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (322 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1998 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 413 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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 F50 (520 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1998 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F50 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |
