1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1969 Maserati Mistral is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 185 kg more than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Mistral | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Maserati | Maserati |
| Model | Mistral | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1265 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
