1961 Maserati 3500 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 52 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 4,499 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ferrari 458 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ferrari 458 (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ferrari 458 should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500. 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1961 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1961 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Maserati 3500 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Maserati | Ferrari |
| Model | 3500 | 458 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 4499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1213 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
