1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral. 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. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Maserati Mistral | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Maserati | Ferrari |
Model | Mistral | 456 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3694 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |