1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1993 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F355 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (396 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1993 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1993 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F355. (373 Nm). This means 1993 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F355 | 1993 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F355 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 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 | 1410 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2520 mm |
