1958 Maserati GT 3500 vs. 2004 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2004 MCC ForTwo is newer by 46 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 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2004 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | 2004 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Maserati | MCC |
| Model | GT 3500 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1810 mm |
