1981 Ford Granada vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 20 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 235 kg more than 1961 Maserati 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.
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1981 Ford Granada | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Granada | 3500 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1961 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2548 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |