1983 Ferrari 126 vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 126 is newer by 15 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, 1983 Ferrari 126 (594 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 341 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (253 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 685 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 126.
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.
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1983 Ferrari 126 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
Model | 126 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 594 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |