1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1967 Jaguar 240 is newer by 2 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 24 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | 240 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
