2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1995 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Maserati Shamal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Maserati Shamal would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1995 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 36 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360.
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, 1995 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1995 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 360 | Shamal |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2520 mm |
