1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1987 Maserati 420
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 420 would be higher. At 3,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1987 Maserati 420. (217 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1987 Maserati 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1987 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Maserati 420. (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Maserati 420.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari F355 | 1987 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F355 | 420 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
