1959 Ford 17M vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mistral is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford 17M 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 194 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 150 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford 17M | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | 17M | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
