1999 Ford F-150 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1999 Ford F-150 is newer by 35 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1999 Ford F-150. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1999 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford F-150 weights approximately 58 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Ford F-150 (393 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 1999 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford F-150 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | F-150 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 2410 mm |
