1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 1972 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 8 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 3,486 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (76 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 130 kg more than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1964 Maserati Mistral (315 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Vauxhall Victor. (134 Nm). This means 1964 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Maserati Mistral | 1972 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Maserati | Vauxhall |
Model | Mistral | Victor |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3486 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 134 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |