1965 Maserati Mexico vs. 2006 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2006 Maserati MC12 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Maserati MC12.
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, 2006 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mexico | 2006 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Mexico | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
