1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1968 Maserati Mexico is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Mexico (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 688 kg more than 1966 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1968 Maserati Mexico | |
| Make | Austin | Maserati |
| Model | A 40 | Mexico |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2650 mm |
