2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 790 kg more than 1968 Maserati Mistral.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Maserati Mistral. 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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral 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 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Land Rover | Maserati |
| Model | Defender | Mistral |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 253 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
