1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1967 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Abarth 1300 is newer by 1 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 128 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 635 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1967 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 1967 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Abarth | Maserati |
| Model | 1300 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2410 mm |
