1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1977 Volvo 66
To start off, 1977 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 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 176 more horse power than 1977 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1977 Volvo 66.
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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1977 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Maserati | Volvo |
| Model | Mistral | 66 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
