1956 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1966 Maserati Mistral is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 255 S. (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 255 S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 415 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 255 S. 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.
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1956 Ferrari 255 S | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 255 S | Mistral |
Year Released | 1956 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |