1999 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (400 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati GranSport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport. 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, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari Maranello | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | Maranello | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 73 L |
