1962 Maserati 3500 vs. 2002 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2002 MCC ForTwo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (44 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2002 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2002 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, 1962 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MCC ForTwo. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Maserati 3500 | 2002 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Maserati | MCC |
| Model | 3500 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 1810 mm |
