1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, both 1965 Maserati Mistral and 1965 AC Cobra were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra.
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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Maserati | AC |
| Model | Mistral | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
