1972 Ford Torino vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 637 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 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, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Torino | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Torino | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1837 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
