1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1972 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1972 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1972 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1972 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
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 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Maserati Mistral | 1972 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
Model | Mistral | 504 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |