1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1969 Maserati Mistral is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 135 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
