1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1970 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1970 Maserati Mistral is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 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 211 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 233 kg more than 1953 Austin A 40. 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, 1970 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 40 | 1970 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2410 mm |
