1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Toyota Crown is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Maserati Mistral 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 124 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 15 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Maserati Mistral | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Maserati | Toyota |
| Model | Mistral | Crown |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3484 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
