1950 Ford Zephyr vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mistral is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 120 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Zephyr | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Zephyr | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
