1964 Ford Zodiac vs. 1962 Maserati Spider 3500
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati Spider 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zodiac. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 Maserati Spider 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.
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1964 Ford Zodiac | 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Zodiac | Spider 3500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |