1989 BMW 850 vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 195 kg more than 1989 BMW 850.
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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mexico. (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mexico. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1968 Maserati Mexico has manual transmission. 1968 Maserati Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | BMW | Maserati |
| Model | 850 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 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 | 1255 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
