2001 Maserati 3200 GT vs. 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. (209 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk. (396 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | 1960 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
| Make | Maserati | Studebaker |
| Model | 3200 GT | Sky Hawk |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 4735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |
