1963 Ford Consul vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1963 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 483 kg more than 1963 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Consul | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Consul | Mistral |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 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 | 782 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |