2003 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1962 Maserati Spider 3500

To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Maserati Spider 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 (232 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 577 kg more than 1962 Maserati Spider 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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 has manual transmission. 1962 Maserati Spider 3500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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