2007 Ford Territory vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Ford Territory. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Territory. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 751 kg more than 1969 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, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 2007 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Territory | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 4014 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2410 mm |
