2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 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 113 more horse power than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (365 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 550 | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
