2005 Ford Falcon vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral

To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Falcon weights approximately 341 kg more than 1965 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, 2005 Ford Falcon (357 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 2005 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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