1964 Maserati 3500 vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford E-Series weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1964 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 Ford E-Series (474 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati 3500. 2013 Ford E-Series has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati 3500 has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford E-Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Maserati 3500 | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | 3500 | E-Series |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3485 cc | 5400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 2111 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3505 mm |