2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 40 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Mustang weights approximately 242 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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2004 Ford Mustang | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Mustang | Mistral |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3801 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1492 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |