1964 Maserati Mistral vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 48 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (271 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 573 kg more than 1964 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (600 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral. 2012 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Maserati Mistral | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Maserati | Jaguar |
Model | Mistral | XJ |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3486 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 600 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5252 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3157 mm |