1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 380 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Corsair | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
