2005 Ford Maverick vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2005 Ford Maverick is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2005 Ford Maverick. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Maserati Mistral. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (160 Nm). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick. 2005 Ford Maverick has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Maverick will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Ford Maverick | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Maverick | Mistral |
Year Released | 2005 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2699 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 363 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1265 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |