1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 20 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 495 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, both vehicles can yield 325 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Maserati | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Mistral | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 5030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2910 mm |
