1969 Maserati Mistral vs. 1996 Plymouth Prowler
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Prowler is newer by 27 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, 1996 Plymouth Prowler (253 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Prowler should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Prowler weights approximately 19 kg more than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. (345 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Plymouth Prowler. 1996 Plymouth Prowler 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. 1996 Plymouth Prowler will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Maserati Mistral | 1996 Plymouth Prowler | |
Make | Maserati | Plymouth |
Model | Mistral | Prowler |
Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3518 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 253 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2880 mm |