1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, 1975 Morris Marina is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1975 Morris Marina. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1975 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Maserati Mistral weights approximately 340 kg more than 1975 Morris Marina. 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, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Morris Marina. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Maserati Mistral | 1975 Morris Marina | |
Make | Maserati | Morris |
Model | Mistral | Marina |
Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |