1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1970 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 227 kg more than 1970 Maserati Mexico.
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 1970 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Mexico 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 | 1970 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJS | Mexico |
Year Released | 1981 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5344 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 299 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |