1955 Ford Prefect vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1955 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 475 kg more than 1955 Ford Prefect. 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Prefect. (72 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Ford Prefect | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Prefect | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
