1968 Maserati Mexico vs. 2004 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2004 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (791 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 535 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 450 kg more than 2004 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2004 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mexico.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Maserati Mexico | 2004 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Maserati | TVR |
Model | Mexico | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4135 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 791 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |