1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Maserati Mistral (325 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1965 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Austin | Maserati |
Model | A 90 | Mistral |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3484 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 325 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |