1986 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1959 Maserati 3500
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Maserati 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Maserati 3500 would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1959 Maserati 3500. (223 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 3500 weights approximately 27 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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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1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1959 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 328 GTS | 3500 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |