1968 Lincoln Continental vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1968 Lincoln Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (243 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1968 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 960 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lincoln Continental | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Continental | Mistral |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 3694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |