1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1969 Maserati Mistral is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 168 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 330 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |
