1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 455 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Mistral | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Mistral | Montego |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 248 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |