1974 Ford Granada vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 16 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 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Maserati GT 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati GT 3500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 300 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati GT 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Granada | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Granada | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
