1979 Lincoln Continental vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 10 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 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Maserati Mistral (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 590 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Maserati Mistral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lincoln Continental | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Lincoln | Maserati |
Model | Continental | Mistral |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6554 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |