1962 Lincoln Continental vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1964 Maserati Mistral is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (243 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1078 kg more than 1964 Maserati Mistral. 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. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lincoln Continental | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Continental | Mistral |
Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7043 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |