1964 Ford Falcon vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1967 Maserati Mistral is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 565 kg more than 1964 Ford Falcon.
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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Falcon | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Mistral |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2890 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1265 kg |