1976 Ford LTD vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral

To start off, 1976 Ford LTD 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford LTD weights approximately 615 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, 1976 Ford LTD (515 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Mistral. 1976 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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