1965 Maserati Mistral vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 45 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1965 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 809 kg more than 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Maserati Mistral. (325 Nm). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Maserati Mistral. 2010 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1965 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1965 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Maserati Mistral | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Maserati | Lincoln |
Model | Mistral | Town Car |
Year Released | 1965 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3484 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 389 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1994 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1501 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3142 mm |