2006 Ford F-350 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2006 Ford F-350 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-350 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 2006 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford F-350 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | F-350 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5407 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2410 mm |
