2006 Ford Ranger vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger is newer by 41 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 124 more horse power than 2006 Ford Ranger. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 238 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Ranger | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | Mistral |
Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 257 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |