2005 Ferrari F430 vs. 1997 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Maserati Ghibli would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. 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 F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari F430 | 1997 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F430 | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
