1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 335 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | Mistral |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 253 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |