1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1986 Nissan Cedric is newer by 17 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 150 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 10 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Maserati Mistral (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Maserati Mistral | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Maserati | Nissan |
| Model | Mistral | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
