2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept vs. 1961 Maserati 3500
To start off, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is newer by 44 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 6,392 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (605 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1961 Maserati 3500. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept should accelerate faster than 1961 Maserati 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept weights approximately 439 kg more than 1961 Maserati 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, 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept (679 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Maserati 3500. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Maserati 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Shelby GR-1 Concept | 1961 Maserati 3500 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Shelby GR-1 Concept | 3500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6392 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 605 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 679 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
