1964 Austin A 40 vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 40 and 1964 Maserati Mistral were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,694 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 490 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin A 40 | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
