2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, 2005 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1057 kg more than 1958 Maserati GT 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 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Navigator | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2610 mm |
