1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 41 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (239 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1591 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Maserati Mistral | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | Mistral | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |