1976 Ford Granada vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1976 Ford Granada is newer by 12 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 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1976 Ford Granada. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Granada weights approximately 260 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Granada. (197 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Granada | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Granada | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3272 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
