2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 39 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Maserati 3500 (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Maserati 3500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 62 kg more than 1961 Maserati 3500.
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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Maserati 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | 3500 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |