1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 6,340 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,187 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 955 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,113 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 793 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 2006 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Maserati | SSC |
| Model | 3500 | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 6340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 1187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 1113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1090 mm |
