1980 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 12 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. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 362 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. 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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
