1982 Ford Thunderbird vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1982 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 23 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 (196 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 248 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. (252 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Thunderbird. 1982 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 has manual transmission. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Thunderbird | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Thunderbird | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
