2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 284 kg more than 2009 Ford F-250.
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.
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2009 Ford F-250 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | F-250 | Mistral |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5399 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5890 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3610 mm | 2410 mm |