1974 Ford Maverick vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1974 Ford Maverick is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1974 Ford Maverick. (82 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Ford Maverick. 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Maverick. (179 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Ford Maverick | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Maverick | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
