1975 Ford Torino vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1975 Ford Torino is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 450 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Torino | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Torino | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 3481 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 | 250 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
