1950 Ford Consul vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1967 Maserati Mistral is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP) has 212 more horse power than 1950 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 220 kg more than 1950 Ford Consul. 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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Consul | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Consul | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1506 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
