1992 Ferrari F40 vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 165 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ferrari F40 | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | F40 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2934 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
