1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 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, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Gran Turismo 3500 | 220 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3481 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |