1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | AC | Maserati |
Model | 2-Litre | Mistral |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1320 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |