1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 550 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
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, 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 1989 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | GT 3500 | Grand Marquis |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2920 mm |
