1986 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1986 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 22 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 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. (221 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1986 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1964 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.
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1986 Jaguar XJ6 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XJ6 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |