1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 145 kg more than 1969 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. 1980 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Maserati Mistral | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Maserati | Toyota |
Model | Mistral | Crown |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |