1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mexico is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 153 kg more than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mexico. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Maserati Mexico | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
Model | Mexico | Jetfire |
Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3531 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1297 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2850 mm |