2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,949 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Excursion (325 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1967 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2239 kg more than 1967 Maserati Mistral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Maserati Mistral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Ford Excursion (759 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Maserati Mistral. 2005 Ford Excursion has automatic transmission and 1967 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1967 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Excursion | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Excursion | Mistral |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5949 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 363 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 3504 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2410 mm |