1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1966 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1966 Maserati Mistral is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Austin A 99 | 1966 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 99 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 4014 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1530 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
