2000 Ford Artic vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Artic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Artic would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2000 Ford Artic. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Artic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 242 kg more than 2000 Ford Artic. 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Artic. (325 Nm). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Artic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Artic | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Artic | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3998 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2670 mm |
