1962 Maserati 3500 vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 44 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 29 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 595 kg more than 1962 Maserati 3500.
Because 2006 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Maserati 3500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Maserati 3500 | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 3500 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
