2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mexico would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 605 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mexico.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Maserati Mexico. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Land Rover Defender | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Defender | Mexico |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
