1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1976 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Ford Falcon. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Falcon weights approximately 210 kg more than 1969 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, 1976 Ford Falcon (422 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 1976 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Mistral | 1976 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Maserati | Ford |
| Model | Mistral | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
