1948 Jaguar XK vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1948 Jaguar XK. (160 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1948 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jaguar XK weights approximately 45 kg more than 1964 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.
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1948 Jaguar XK | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XK | Mistral |
Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |