1997 Ford Mustang vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 29 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 329 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm). This means 1997 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Mustang | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 253 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
