2007 Ford Ranger vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 42 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 89 more horse power than 2007 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Ranger.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Ranger | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Ranger | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
