1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1964 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 6 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 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1964 Maserati 3500. (233 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 410 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.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 1964 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 365 GT | 3500 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |