1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Jaguar XJS (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 457 kg more than 1964 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. 1981 Jaguar XJS has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Jaguar XJS | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJS | Mistral |
Year Released | 1981 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2410 mm |