1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1966 Ford Cortina and 1966 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 370 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. 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, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Cortina | Mistral |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |