2009 Jaguar XF vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Jaguar XF. (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 2009 Jaguar XF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jaguar XF weights approximately 506 kg more than 1970 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jaguar XF (435 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Mistral. 2009 Jaguar XF has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Jaguar XF | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
Model | XF | Mistral |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1771 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |