1985 Ford RS 200 vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 24 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
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, 1961 Maserati 3500 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford RS 200 | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | RS 200 | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1804 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
