1974 AMC Matador vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1974 AMC Matador is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 AMC Matador. (220 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1974 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 AMC Matador weights approximately 527 kg more than 1968 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, 1974 AMC Matador (427 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mistral. 1974 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1968 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1968 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 AMC Matador | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | AMC | Maserati |
| Model | Matador | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
