1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 308 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 308 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 283 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
