1967 Maserati Mistral vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 7 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. In terms of performance, 1967 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (144 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (217 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Maserati Mistral | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Maserati | Peugeot |
| Model | Mistral | 504 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
