1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1964 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 7 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1090 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lincoln Continental (488 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Maserati Mistral. (315 Nm). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Maserati Mistral. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati Mistral will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lincoln Continental | 1964 Maserati Mistral | |
| Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
| Model | Continental | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7542 cc | 3486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2410 mm |
