2004 Ford Mustang vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2004 Ford Mustang is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Ford Mustang. (211 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 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 255 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Mustang. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Mustang | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Mustang | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4009 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1520 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
