1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 348 is newer by 29 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 3,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 348. (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 1959 Maserati Gran Turismo 3500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 348 | Gran Turismo 3500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 3481 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
