2007 Ford GT 500 vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 Ford GT 500 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford GT 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford GT 500 (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford GT 500 should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford GT 500 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1966 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, 2007 Ford GT 500 (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford GT 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford GT 500 | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | GT 500 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
