1982 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 17 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1982 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 130 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Falcon | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Falcon | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3271 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
