2008 Ford Ranger vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2008 Ford Ranger is newer by 39 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 162 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ranger. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Ranger weights approximately 171 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ranger | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Ranger | Mistral |
Year Released | 2008 | 1969 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1789 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1436 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |