1966 Alvis TF vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1966 Alvis TF and 1966 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1966 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1966 Alvis TF.
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, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alvis TF | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Alvis | Maserati |
| Model | TF | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
