1971 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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.
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1971 Ford Mustang | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Mistral |
Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4726 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |