2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1956 Maserati 450
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1956 Maserati 450. (395 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1956 Maserati 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1956 Maserati 450. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Maserati 450. (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Maserati 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1956 Maserati 450 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 550 | 450 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 790 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
