1977 Ferrari 308 vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 8 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 308 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 308 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
