1966 Maserati Mexico vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1966 Maserati Mexico. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1966 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 8 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Maserati Mexico. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 1966 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1966 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Maserati Mexico | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Mexico | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4136 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1450 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3200 mm |
