1970 Ford 17 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1970 Ford 17 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1970 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1970 Ford 17. 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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford 17 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | 17 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
