2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, 2000 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 450 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 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, 2000 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari Maranello | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | Maranello | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
