2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Mustang weights approximately 48 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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2000 Ford Mustang | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Mistral |
Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |