2005 Ford Ranger vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger 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 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 35 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (170 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ranger | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | Mistral |
Year Released | 2005 | 1965 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1240 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |