1967 Maserati Mistral vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 has automatic transmission and 1967 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1967 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Maserati Mistral | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Maserati | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Mistral | 250 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |