1969 Ford Mustang vs. 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1969 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1969 Ford Mustang. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Mustang weights approximately 216 kg more than 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Mustang. (257 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Ford Mustang | 1957 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 257 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
