1976 Ford Fairlane vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1976 Ford Fairlane is newer by 6 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 97 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 187 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fairlane. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Fairlane | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Fairlane | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
