1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1973 McLaren M19
To start off, 1973 McLaren M19 is newer by 8 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, 1973 McLaren M19 (445 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 McLaren M19 should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 680 kg more than 1973 McLaren M19.
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.
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1965 Maserati Mistral | 1973 McLaren M19 | |
Make | Maserati | McLaren |
Model | Mistral | M19 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 445 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 560 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |