1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mistral is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mistral. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1968 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1968 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 408 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |
