1998 Jaguar XK vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1998 Jaguar XK is newer by 30 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 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jaguar XK (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (253 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1968 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jaguar XK weights approximately 305 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Jaguar XK (393 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Maserati Mistral. 1998 Jaguar XK 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. 1998 Jaguar XK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Jaguar XK | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2410 mm |
