1993 Ford Falcon vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Ford Falcon. (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Falcon weights approximately 280 kg more than 1964 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.
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1993 Ford Falcon | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Falcon | Mistral |
Year Released | 1993 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |