1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1968 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mistral is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mistral (253 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 70 | 1968 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 70 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |