2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Quattroporte would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. (362 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Quattroporte. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Quattroporte has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Quattroporte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 1964 Maserati Quattroporte | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 612 | Quattroporte |
Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |